Exploring Undergraduate Programs at BINUS University
BINUS University, officially established on August 8, 1996, stands as a prominent private university in Indonesia. Its roots trace back to the establishment of Modern Computer Course, a computer training institute, in 1974. Over the years, BINUS has evolved into a leading institution of higher education with a strong emphasis on technology, innovation, and global engagement. The main campus of the university is located in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. Most of its campuses are located within the area of Greater Jakarta Region.
A Historical Overview
The journey of BINUS University began with the Modern Computer Course on October 21, 1974. Recognizing the growing demand for computer education, the institution developed into the Computer Engineering Academy (ATK) on July 1, 1981, offering programs in informatics and informatics management. This marked a significant step in BINUS's commitment to providing quality education in the field of technology.
Further solidifying its position, ATK achieved registered status and changed its name to AMIK Jakarta on July 13, 1984. The following year, AMIK expanded its offerings by introducing a course in accounting computerization on July 1, 1985. The institution's dedication to excellence was recognized when it received the Best Computer Academy Award from the Ministry of Education and Culture on March 17, 1986.
The next phase of development saw AMIK Bina Nusantara forming STMIK (College of Informatics and Computer Management) Bina Nusantara on July 1, 1986. This collaboration led to the establishment of an educational institution offering diploma (D3) and undergraduate (S1) programs on November 9, 1987. STMIK Bina Nusantara gained equal status for all courses on March 18, 1992. Finally, on August 8, 1996, Bina Nusantara University was officially established, marking a significant milestone in its history. STMIK Bina Nusantara then joined BINUS UNIVERSITY on December 20, 1998.
Campuses and Facilities
BINUS University has 9 campuses in Indonesia, with all of them located in Java. On October 23, 2014, BINUS UNIVERSITY launched its new campus by holding a grand launching of BINUS UNIVERSITY in Alam Sutera, Tangerang. The new campus is a 22-floor building and applies the concept of a green campus, an environmentally friendly building with the use of energy-saving facilities. A campus area of 25 thousand square meters was designed by Indonesian architects, namely Budiman. The A campus has four main courses. On April 29, 2015, BINUS and PT. Summarecon Agung Tbk. signed a new campus construction agreement at Summarecon Bekasi. The campus is planned to be built on an area of 36,400 sq m at Summarecon Bekasi City Circle Road Bulevar. For the initial phase, in March 2016, Binus will open an online learning facility: called BINUS UNIVERSITY LEARNING COMMUNITY (BULC) in Summarecon City, Bekasi, and the next stage Binus University campus will be fully operational by 2018.
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The university operates across eleven campuses within the Greater Jakarta region: Syahdan Campus, Kijang Campus, Anggrek Campus, fX Campus, JWC Campus, Alam Sutera Campus, BINUS ASO School of Engineering Campus, and Bekasi Campus.
Academic Programs and Structure
BINUS UNIVERSITY offers undergraduate courses in single-degree and double-degree programs. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. There are three faculties: Faculty of Digital Communication and Hotel & Tourism, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Engineering. The university also boasts six schools including BINUS Business School, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Accounting, School of Information Systems, and BINUS ASO School of Engineering.
BINUS is known for its top Computer Studies and Information Technology programs in Indonesia. BINUS has hosted the ACM-ICPC (Association for Computing Machinery - International Collegiate Programming Contest), allowing students to compete against students at other top international institutions. The university also hosted the first ever Google Developer’s Festival in Indonesia.
Global Engagement and International Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to participate in the university’s academic exchange and study abroad programmes. There is the option for students to study at one of the university’s partner institutions for a semester or two, while international students can take their spot at BINUS. BINUS UNIVERSITY hosts over 700 international students annually from 35 countries, including different parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. ISEP students can take courses from various BINUS campuses and departments, applying terms and conditions.
Exchange students are allowed to take min 12 and max 24 credits per semester. One semester runs for 13 Lecture weeks, 2 weeks of Mid-term Exam period and 2 weeks of the Final Exam period. To attain a good grade, students are expected to gain 50 minutes per week classroom attendance for each credit (1 SCU), and at least one or two hours of self-learning (explore, discuss and present the material etc). Please understand that the academic system is quite different. Classes are usually lecture-based, instead of discussion or group work. Classes are often much larger than those found at Lake Forest College. Grades are based heavily, at times almost entirely, on one end-of-term exam, though some courses will also offer a midterm. The teaching style in Indonesian universities is teacher-centric. Courses will mostly be lecture-style.
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Student Life and Accommodation
ISEP students live in BINUS Square. BINUS Square looks like and is operated like a hotel, but it is only available to students and guests of BINUS. There are separate towers for male and female students. There is a large lobby area and several lounges where students can mingle, study, and hang out. There is also a pool, a gym, a cafeteria, a coffee shop, and a recreation room. ISEP Direct students receive single rooms and ISEP Exchange students receive shared rooms. Exchange students can stay in single rooms for an extra cost. Married student housing is not available. BINUS Square is located 45-60 minutes from the BINUS International campus, depending on traffic. ISEP students receive a monthly cash stipend which can be used to prepare meals and/or purchase meals in the cafeteria and restaurants on campus.
Jakarta: A Vibrant Metropolis
The university is located mainly in Greater Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta is a vibrant metropolis home to over 10 million people. It is also Indonesia’s political centre, housing the national government and the provincial government. There are a number of cultural landmarks scattered across the dynamic city including the Merdeka Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral. Jakarta has its own special Betawi culture, although the city has been influenced by various other cultures that have reached its shores over the centuries.
Accreditation and Recognition
BINUS is included in QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings as one of the top universities in Indonesia.Accreditation includes AACSBTEDQUALABETIABEERectorDr.
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